Malaysia Day Special: Oldies but Goodies? Malaysia's Ageing Population Status

Michael Dommermuth, Manulife Asia | Dato' Chevy Beh, Asian Healthcare | Jeff Sandhu

17-Sep-15 13:00

Malaysia Day Special: Oldies but Goodies? Malaysia's Ageing Population Status

Pause
Embed

In our special Malaysia Day episode, we look forward to 2030 when Malaysia will receive Ageing Country status, where 15% of the population will be over 60 years of age. What are the economical implications, and what are the pressing issues to consider for survival. On the flip side, what business opportunities does the advanced society bring?

This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories:

Tags: Malaysia Day Special, Michael Dommermuth, Manulife, Dato' Chevy Beh, Asian Healthcare, Oldies but Goodies? Malaysia's Ageing Population Status, ageing population, malaysia day, ageing country

Today’s Shows

11:00 AM

Best of Enterprise

(REPEAT) We speak with Nick Ng, Founder and CEO of Hock Kee Kopitiam, about building a modern kopitiam brand rooted in heritage, community, and made-to-order tradition.

12:00 PM

Popcorn Culture

(REPEAT) We review Train Dreams and The Voice of Hind Rajab.

1:00 PM

Cruise Control

(REPEAT) The VW Golf GTI Mk8.5 might sound like an incremental upgrade, but it's worth checking out if you're a fan of the brand. Tune in to hear why.

2:00 PM

Matt-Splained

(REPEAT) In the first part of a series on technologies in ‘26, Rich and Matt take a look at consumer tech, imagine what IRL AI looks like, and advances in energy production.

3:00 PM

Earth Matters

(REPEAT) We find out about a Semai fruit season homestay finally opening to the public, supported by Gerimis Art, sharing forest life, culture, and community-led ecotourism.

4:00 PM

Bar None

(REPEAT) We review the recent Malaysia Open 2026 and look back at our shuttlers' performances throughout 2025.

5:00 PM

BBC World Service

Two women with art galleries in Switzerland, London, Nigeria and the US talk about discovering and promoting new artists, building relationships with art collectors and the importance of supporting women in the art world.

PROGRAMMES